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    Power Steering Fluid

    Well it turned out that the recon rack I got leaked like a sieve. It leaked worse than the original I took out :wtf:I got a replacement for the replacement and touch wood this has been ok and no problems:thumbs up:
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    Power Steering Fluid

    I am wondering if any of you can help me out. I have just changed the steering rack on my S3 and I am wondering how much power steering fluid the car should take. I thought I had bled the system but after a little bit of driving the level drops slightly. Will I just have to keep topping it up...
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    Looking for new pressure washer

    If it is a karcher snowfoam lance it will not fit the nilfisk. You can buy an adaptor bush for the nilfisk so that you can use the hose + lance from Karcher. I think they are a few quid off ebay.
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    Looking for new pressure washer

    I previously had a karcher and it finally gave up the ghost. When reading online I heard good things about the nilfisk so decided to take a punt and buy one and I must say so far I have been impressed. Take a look at argos I found there prices to be good on all models.
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    Replacement Springs

    I was wondering if someone can help me as I am a little confused ( doesnt take much) from looking through all the threads on different types of springs available. I am looking to replace the front pair of springs on my S3. It is a 2001 AMK. Are these the correct standard replacement springs -...
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    Noisy heater blower!!

    I had the same problem with my heater. It turned out to be a foam plate that had fallen in there and was catching on the fan. I managed to reach it from under the bonnet and pull it out.
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    Car got hot

    I used a couple of guides I found on the net which were quite useful sure I saved them will have a look when back at home.
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    Car got hot

    So after stripping the thermostat out I could feel the water pump impeller was cracked into 3 pieces :crying: I carried on and have the water pump out ready to swap. The timing belt was changed about 30,000 miles ago do I get a new one as I have it all stripped back ?
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    Car got hot

    I will have to look through the paperwork I have later I know its had a cambelt but do not recall seeing anything about a waterpump and the car is now on 90,000 miles
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    Car got hot

    Thanks Vex is there anything I can check to confirm this or is it a job for the garage to look at ?
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    Car got hot

    are there any checks I can do personally or is it a take it to the garage situation ?
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    Car got hot

    If I had head gasket failure would not lose water or oil / have some sort of smoke ? Also I replaced the thermostat only last week so I am hoping that it has not jammed. I have had a search on here and water pump seems to be a possible culprit ?
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    Car got hot

    As I was driving along the water low warning light came on as soon as I could pull up I did. The temp gauge went to just over 100 degrees before I turned the engine off. I gave it a minute or so before I undid the cap to check. It steamed a bit and when that stopped there appeared to be enough...
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    Dolphin grey S3 8L East yorkshire

    Spotted going through woodmansey towards beverley
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    Thermostat or Temp Sensor?

    I spoke to local audi and it was £ 26.00 incl vat couple of days delivery time. ill see what the local motor factors are was it a "main brand" of thermastat ? just I thought I read somewhere that the cheap ones were not as long lasting ??? Just a separate thought is it worth starting a sticky...
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    Thermostat or Temp Sensor?

    Nice one thanks. Was that from audi or TPS ? If its from TPS do they send items as the nearest TPS is about a 2hr round trip and a bridge crossing ?
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    Thermostat or Temp Sensor?

    Sorry to hijack the thread but I am having the same issues with a 2001 AMK engine. Can anybody tell me a part no from Audi or TPS ?
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    ****** off isnt near it

    /\ /\ /\ - I was expecting a total smash up and some wrecked panels looks like you got a lucky escape with minimal damage
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    Just to say hi fellow s3 owners, and need some advice on emissions/ Lambda sensors

    Not much of a help but - I had a similar problem with my S3 recently when it failed on emissions. I bought some fuel cleaner did a full service on her took it back to the garage and still failed. I left the car with the garage when I picked the car up the mechanic was not there only his misses...
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    Heater Noise

    haha exactly what it was karl it was a square piece of cloth like material that looked the same shape as the flap that opens with the heater managed to reach in and pull it out :yes: my pollen filter was a bit grafted so I have ordered a new one